Stimulus - EPCH · e-CRAFTCIL • Issue 14 , 2015 Stimulus Home Trend Forecast for 2016 Today's international buyers and consumers have come to expect current, trend-right colour

e-CRAFTCIL • Issue 14 , 2015

StimulusHome Trend Forecast for 2016Today's international buyers and consumers have come to expect current, trend-right colour and style from nearly everyclassification of products they purchase. That's why it's never been more important to understand what's hot (and what's not) instyle and colour for the home. In order to innovate and succeed in today's complex marketplace, houseware manufacturers needto focus their strategy, listen to the consumer, deliver more value, enable creativity and experience and engage consumers innew ways. Mr. Tom Mirabile describes the looks expected to drive Home classification spending from Fall 2015 through Fall 2016.

Compiled by Tom MirabileSVP, Global Trend & Design at

Lifetime Brands, USA

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e-CRAFTCIL • Issue 14, 2015

Well-Traveled

Global style comes alive with

objects from around the world

Cultural Accents

Global motifs are given

updated applications

Tribal Influence

Animal prints and tribal

patterns are reinterpreted and

newly combined

Black & White

Tribal, animal skin and new

geometrics combine under this

unifying palette

Wooden Wonders

Nature’s beauty is recreated in

unique forms and functions

Moorish

N. African influence continues

as patterns and forms echo

throughout home style

Reinvented Tribal

Deconstructed and

modernized tribal patterns

create the newest style

statements

Hand-Crafted Metals

Hand-burnished finishes of

copper, nickel, bronze and

gold give metals a new

warmth and sophistication

Well-curated style influences from around the world blend to create a

look that is worldly in feel and eclectic in execution. Artisanal, crafted

looks embrace traditional forms while irreverent use of color and

pattern bring a new and youthful appeal. A new appreciation for

culture and craftsmanship are key. Woven basketry, rustic metals,

patch-worked textiles and hand-worked leather lend a classic appeal

to this new interpretation of worldly style.

NEO GLOBAL


Colorful Caravan

Ethnic patterns from around

the globe mix and match in a

flurry of brilliant colors

Into Africa

Pieces inspired by the continent’s artistic heritage are reborn in new materials and bright

color ways.

Retro Housewares

From enamel to painted wood

and heavy stoneware, classics

get an update

Sunny Spaces

The optimism of the period

spreads across rooms and

product categories

Sweet and Sentimental

Heart-shaped forms bring

romantic nostalgia to the

kitchen

Vintage Pattern

Polka dots, stripes and Calico

seek new materials and

proportions

Throughout the home, a fresh take on retro style nostalgia is bringing

a new comfort to every room in the home. Traditional pastel

colorations get an update with brights in berry, tangerine, turquoise

and minted greens. The look is laid back, yet energetic. Forms and

materials are inspired by traditions from the late 40’s and 50’s, but

infused with a new and modern simplicity and energized with newly

inspired patterns and proportions.

PAST PERFECT


Lace Influences

Lace, eyelet, piercing and

textural embossing bring a soft

femininity

Reinventing Retro

Traditional shapes softened &

simplified for modern tastes

Colored Glass

Variations on vintage pressed

glass accent new retro styles

Mix and Match

New scales and hues update

pattern mixing of stripes,

florals and polka dots

Warmer Woods with Color

Pale woods continue to

dominate in warm tones, but

get updated with colored

accents

Mixed Metal Elements

Copper is updated with Brass,

Nickel and Bronze in a myriad

of textural finishes

Colors Broaden

From updated, intense

pastels to newly saturated

midtones, Scandi color has

never been livelier

Graphic Patterns

Geometric influences expand

and sharpen, moving to new

and more dimensional

categories

Elegant in its simplicity, Scandinavian design

combines the beauty of minimalistic form and

superior functionality. Softened geometric patterns

and engineered florals complement lighter woods,

high-gloss metal and clean, demi-matte finishes.

New, broader palettes and materials make Scandi

style more versatile and easier to integrate into

other styles.

NORTHERN LIGHTS


Structural Forms

Forms become feature in

simple studies of practical

architecture in wood, metal

and glass

Black & White

A Classically dramatic

palette lends impact to

the simplest forms

Modern Geometric Flora

Iconic geometric elements

create a new breed of floral

Muted Hues

Palettes soften like sun-

bleached paint on everything

from textiles to glass accents

Distressed Wood

Roughly finished surfaces

include stripped, bleached

and metal-wrapped

Rustic Metals

Decorative accents and

furnishings focus on

wrought, hammered and

oxidized metals

Flora and Fauna

Natural subjects inspire

pattern and form in

accessories

Rural simplicity and natural materials meet urban style, combining

country and concrete in a look that allows these two divergent

aesthetics to blend harmoniously. Farm-to-Table sensibilities broaden to

embrace the whole of home; Pickled and color-washed woods and

weathered metals are the foundation for muted tonal textiles, tableware

and ceramics. Mixed materials further enhance the look lending a rustic

comfort to even the most urban oasis.

URBAN HOMESTEAD


Farm to Table

Rustic looks in updated shapes

and colorations

Linen and Burlap Accents

Natural fibers with neutral

accents

Mixed Materials

Blends metal, ceramic and

glass for a hand-crafted effect

Bar Cart

Bar accessories with a

sophisticated edge

Restored Traditional

Antiqued Classical and

architectural details accent the

home

Playing Games

Chess, tic-tac-toe, dominoes

and cards all get a

modern look

Leather Details

Genuine and faux leather add

supple luxury

Classic Traditional styles are re-crafted and

proportioned, lending new interest and a focus

on design detail. Vintage craftsmanship and

materials build a sense of history and opulence

to the trend. Well-heeled and worldly, elements

of leather, nickel and rich woods deliver a

warmth and understated masculinity.

CLASSICS REWRITTEN


Equestrian Themes

Expect updated tributes to an

ancient sport

The New Library

Well appointed rooms recreate

stories of global experiences

Metals Shine

Copper, newer Bronze and

Brass are among favored

finishes

Worldly Possessions

Accessories speak of travel

with global appeal

Mixed

Materials

Combinations

of wood ,

metal, leather

and even

enamels

create depth

Reimagined Lace

Unexpected scales, colors and

application bring excitement

to tradition

Boudoir Chic

Classicism and feminine

details blend seamlessly

Powdery Pinks

In textiles, glazes and even

glass, warm pinks abound,

often accented with Gold

Tea Time

References to a golden

era, literal and fanciful,

honor tea’s long traditions

NOVEL ROMANCE


A fresh and romantic aesthetic informs this edited feminine eclecticism. The style rests on a statement of laid-back

glamour and easy luxury. A casual, bohemian sensibility encourages the combination of various styles and periods.

What unifies that look is the unifying story of simplified refinement and luxury communicated through opulent

materials and reinterpreted traditional craftsmanship.

Terrific Taupe

These warm neutrals lend a

soft luxury to nostalgic, pale

palettes.

Lustrous Luxe

Iridescent, pearlescent,

and reflective finishes

deliver modern luxury

Jeweled

Variations

Alternate palettes

for the Romance

trend are steeped

in warmed jewel

hues

Sea Glass Hues

Familiar shore colors recall buffed sea glass shards, seaweed

greens and blues like bright waves

New Weaves

Twisted hemp accents and

other rope and woven

inspirations bring natural and

rustic feel to home style

Gorgeous Creatures

Sea life shines in new and

glorious colors and finishes

COASTAL

RETREAT

Whether the coast is an ocean, lake, river or even the memory, shore style has never been

more on trend. In its new personality, shore style has a new sophistication, combining

metal accents with new distressed and pearlescent finishes. Literal and whimsical sea and

beach references stay minimal, while palettes and finishes bring aquatic references to life.


Sophisticated Beach Beached WoodUpdated Blue and White

Updated Brights

Vivid, saturated solids combine

with bold graphic patterns for

expressive color stories

Succulent Citrus

New hues of lemon, lime,

blood orange and tangerine

work together to invigorate

the home

Color Pops

Bright white and cream

shine a spotlight on the

season’s newest colors

Bold Floral Motifs

Florals—both graphic and

painterly—become color’s

latest canvas

BOLD &

BRILLIANT

Bold colors—primary, bright and citrus hues—continue to dominate the home accents

market. Over the last few years we have watched this trend evolve from rainbow spectrum

hues to berry brights and citrus tones. The colors are super-saturated, once reserved solely

for accents they are now the dominate story in stand-alone pieces. This trend looks to the

progression of this story through various palettes and their use on both common

household items like kitchen utensils and coffee presses to home textiles and dinnerware.

Sophisticated

Spectrum

Rainbow colors

get an update

in more

saturated and

brighter hues


Golden Rules

The addittiton of metallic Gold

has brought new glamour to

Black & White.

Right Round

Circular and swirled graphics

have gained new importance

Wit and Whimsy

Fresh humor and style bring

a new personality to this

classic colorway

Global Views

Cross-cultural chic as this classic

palette unifies patterns from

around the world

Striking Black and White act as the perfectly unified duet for delivering

both simple and complex form and pattern stories. Metallic accents bring

added luxury and glamour. These qualities create a flawless foundation

for combinations of contemporary graphics, ethnic patterns and many

other dramatic print combinations. Many other materials and mediums

partner with Black & White statements, from plush textiles to lustrous

ceramics and glossy lacquers. The look mediums give black its edge,

allowing it to shine in metal never fails to deliver unerring fashion.

CONTRASTING VIEWS

New Geometries

Eye-catching graphics take

center stage in new

combinations and scales

Neo-Traditional Patterns

Pattern classics get much

needed updates with newly

simplified and exploded views

Mr. Tom Mirabile had presented this forecast on 17th April, 2015 at India Expo Centre & Mart, during Home Expo India 2015. Mr. Mirabile is

currently Senior Vice President of Global Trend and Design for Lifetime Brands, Inc., as well as Consumer Trend Forecaster for the International

Housewares Association, and a Contributing Editor for Pantone. He provides creative direction and for some of the most well-respected

retailers and brands in the home, housewares and tabletop industries. His emphasis on consumer-centric product development and design has

guided the evolution of such brands as Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, Farberware, Towle and Wallace Silver.

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Stimulus - EPCH · e-CRAFTCIL • Issue 14 , 2015 Stimulus Home Trend Forecast for 2016 Today's international buyers and consumers have come to expect current, trend-right colour